$10k to Win Pro Stock Race Returns to Seekonk in July 01/20/2017 Seekonk, MA — Rave reviews from fans, competitors, and supporting race facilities, has created off-season interest in the 2nd Annual U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model National Championship Race, Wednesday, July 12th, at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA. Race Promoter Gary Sagar, of Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, announced last August his intent to present the event again this summer after the inaugural race was deemed a big success. The purse that included $10,000 paid to the winner will again be
Seekonk, MA — Rave reviews from fans, competitors, and supporting race facilities, has created off-season interest in the 2nd Annual U.S. Pro Stock/Super Late Model National Championship Race, Wednesday, July 12th, at Seekonk Speedway, Seekonk, MA. Race Promoter Gary Sagar, of Kraze Korlacki Speed Equipment, announced last August his intent to present the event again this summer after the inaugural race was deemed a big success. The purse that included $10,000 paid to the winner will again be
Toyota Builds Over 2 Million Vehicles in North America 01/20/2017 In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles. Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of this year’s increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks
In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles. Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of this year’s increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks
Colorful Anderson Returns to Beech Ridge as a Champion 01/19/2017 Every racetrack has its cast of characters and at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine; Lewis Anderson is one of the biggest characters there is. To define Anderson, you would have to look and see what he is up to at any given moment. Beech Ridge track announcer Andy Austin nicknamed him "The Dirty Lew" as a reference to the unflattering nickname of the nearby City of Lewiston. It is an affectionate name for Anderson though, who wears it with pride. Sometimes a fellow driver or
Every racetrack has its cast of characters and at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine; Lewis Anderson is one of the biggest characters there is. To define Anderson, you would have to look and see what he is up to at any given moment. Beech Ridge track announcer Andy Austin nicknamed him "The Dirty Lew" as a reference to the unflattering nickname of the nearby City of Lewiston. It is an affectionate name for Anderson though, who wears it with pride. Sometimes a fellow driver or
Audi Builds Eighth Million Quattro All Wheel Drive 01/19/2017 The Audi brand is celebrating a special milestone that also is a fitting occasion for this time of year: rolling off the production line at the new plant in San José Chiapa is the 8 millionth Audi with quattro drive – the technology that delivers a big, built-in boost in safety and driving pleasure, even on snow and ice. The milestone car is a garnet red Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro*. quattro technology made its debut in 1980, and today it is available in more than 100 model versions. The quattro
The Audi brand is celebrating a special milestone that also is a fitting occasion for this time of year: rolling off the production line at the new plant in San José Chiapa is the 8 millionth Audi with quattro drive – the technology that delivers a big, built-in boost in safety and driving pleasure, even on snow and ice. The milestone car is a garnet red Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro*. quattro technology made its debut in 1980, and today it is available in more than 100 model versions. The quattro
Boston Politician Makes Really Dumb Comment About Racing 01/18/2017 For as long as there has been a sport of auto racing, there have been politicians who don't understand auto racing yet still feel the need to make judgments on the sport. The latest example of that are comments made by a candidate for Mayor of Boston. Tito Jackson (presumably not the same Tito Jackson from the Jackson Five whose latest album is creatively titled as "Tito Time") is taking on incumbent Marty Walsh in the race for mayor. One of the biggest criticisms that Jackson has levied
For as long as there has been a sport of auto racing, there have been politicians who don't understand auto racing yet still feel the need to make judgments on the sport. The latest example of that are comments made by a candidate for Mayor of Boston. Tito Jackson (presumably not the same Tito Jackson from the Jackson Five whose latest album is creatively titled as "Tito Time") is taking on incumbent Marty Walsh in the race for mayor. One of the biggest criticisms that Jackson has levied
Hyundai to Make Super Bowl Ad During The Super Bowl 01/18/2017 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – Hyundai Motor America, an official NFL sponsor and the reigning 2016 USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter winner, is back for Super Bowl LI with an even more ambitious and creative program that will mark several Super Bowl breakthroughs. Hyundai will film a 90-second documentary during the game that will capture some of the best off-the-field Super Bowl moments. The spot will run in the "post-gun" slot, the first commercial break that immediately follows the conclusion of the
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., – Hyundai Motor America, an official NFL sponsor and the reigning 2016 USA Today Super Bowl Ad Meter winner, is back for Super Bowl LI with an even more ambitious and creative program that will mark several Super Bowl breakthroughs. Hyundai will film a 90-second documentary during the game that will capture some of the best off-the-field Super Bowl moments. The spot will run in the "post-gun" slot, the first commercial break that immediately follows the conclusion of the
TachNeedle.com Seat Impressions: Lexus GSF Sedan 01/18/2017 There have been many things said about Lexus vehicles in the United States over the nearly three decades that they have been sold in this market. Luxurious, comfortable and upscale have been some of the most common words. Sporty is not usually one that is heard. The fact is that Lexus does its job well. It was introduced as an up market division of Toyota and as such it has hit a home run. The cars and SUVs of Lexus look right, drive right and have loaded
There have been many things said about Lexus vehicles in the United States over the nearly three decades that they have been sold in this market. Luxurious, comfortable and upscale have been some of the most common words. Sporty is not usually one that is heard. The fact is that Lexus does its job well. It was introduced as an up market division of Toyota and as such it has hit a home run. The cars and SUVs of Lexus look right, drive right and have loaded
New and Improved 2018 Ford Mustang is Unveiled 01/17/2017 LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Today, Ford partnered with its ambassador of Service, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, to introduce the new Mustang – the world’s best-selling sports coupe and the company’s most advanced Mustang ever. A host of improvements including new technology and design changes give owners ways to customize Mustang to their preferences, even better performance from more powerful engines and new MagneRide™ suspension technology. Customers have more ways than ever to personalize Mustang to
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Today, Ford partnered with its ambassador of Service, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, to introduce the new Mustang – the world’s best-selling sports coupe and the company’s most advanced Mustang ever. A host of improvements including new technology and design changes give owners ways to customize Mustang to their preferences, even better performance from more powerful engines and new MagneRide™ suspension technology. Customers have more ways than ever to personalize Mustang to
Three Car Garage: Boston Auto Show Exotics 01/17/2017 If you had room for three cars, a requirement that they fit into your daily life, a particular theme and no other limitations, which cars would you adopt as your own? This time, the theme are the exotics of the 2017 New England International Auto Show at Boston. Aston Martin DB11 - James Bond had it right. There is nothing like an Aston Martin. The fictional spy has driven everything from a Lotus to a Corvette to BMWs in his movies, but always ends up back in an Aston. The Aston Martin
If you had room for three cars, a requirement that they fit into your daily life, a particular theme and no other limitations, which cars would you adopt as your own? This time, the theme are the exotics of the 2017 New England International Auto Show at Boston. Aston Martin DB11 - James Bond had it right. There is nothing like an Aston Martin. The fictional spy has driven everything from a Lotus to a Corvette to BMWs in his movies, but always ends up back in an Aston. The Aston Martin
